QUEENS COLLEGE–Queens College has reintroduced a calligraphy course this semester after a decades-long absence.
The new course, Lettering and Calligraphy, allows students to explore letterforms through a combination of both physical and digital mediums. The course was made possible through a donation from the Pine Tree Foundation of New York, a philanthropic organization administered by QC alumna Szilvia Szmuk. Open to students of all levels, the course offers resources and opportunities that are not typically available in other design courses including access to materials such as brush pens, nib pens, and iPads, that enable students to explore a wide range of tools and techniques while developing their skills.
The course’s revival was made possible through the combined efforts of alumni Szmuk and Jerry Kelly, and the dedication of QC Design Professor Amy Fortunato. Fortunato, who now leads the reinstated course, shared insights into the journey of its revival.
